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Thanks.... SlapCajon I Love this drum, Thank you God Bless Jesse Pedregon in Cali SlapBoxx It's Great! It will be on stage next week. Just what I was looking for. Frank Haddas Snared SlapBoxx I love the drum. - Richard Brooner www.myspace.com/insearchofinfinity Snared SlapBoxx Chris, My name is Bob Matthews. I bought a cajon from you in 2002 or 2003. I have played that cajon at least 300 times at rehersals, performances, acoustic shows, gurilla unplugged shows, at the beach, at partys, etc... and I have really beat the hell out of it over the past 5 or 6 years (I use it primarily as a substitute for a drum set). I have been playing drums on a cruise ship for the past four months and I pulled my cajon out of storage yesterday and immidiately sat down and started grooving. Even after all these years of abuse and 4 months in storage, the cajon you made me still sounds as great as the first day I played it in your living room. Furthermore, I have yet to meet it's equal. On my travels to: Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea, and the Pacific Islands I have not layed hands on a cajon that sound as good as the one you made me. I wanted you to know how happy (and surprised) I am with your product. If you ever need any performers for promotional needs, I would be more than happy to donate my time to help you out. My number is 951-XXX-XXXX, call me if you need anything. Yours, Bob Matthews. ---Bob you are awesome! Thanks, Chris Snared SlapBoxx Chris, Congrats on the well-deserved national attention from the "Drum" review. I find new ways to create music with my LapDrum & SlapBoxx everyday! I'm getting ready to order another drum from you in a minute! Thanks, Bruce in Florida Snared SlapBoxx I purchased a Slap Box form you on ebay a few weeks ago. It is great! Tried it out tonite at the Ugly Bar In Vanderbuilt, Mi. It went over great. The box has a great sound and with the box sitting on my lap, I was able to play without getting tired, or without getting a sore back. I will be reviewing your web site for future products. Thank You Frank Haddas Snare LapDrum Chris, I love the SlapBoxx. I plan on using the LapDrum as part of an "all-cajon" kit I'm putting together, and for travel. I hope you're well - thanks for the excellent drums! Bruce PeaceBrother - Myspace Snared SlapBoxx Chris, This drum is insane. When I got it home on Tuesday night, I couldn't stop playing it. I played it for 4 hours. If I wasn't literally dozing off, I would have played it some more. I can't wait to hear it mic-ed up. I love the versatility of the snare and the "kick" has the low tones I was hoping for. Thanks for a killer drum. I'll send you some recordings once I make some. Best, Budo. EMI Music Publishing NY Budo - Myspace Snared SlapBoxx Hey Chris, Just thought you’d like some feedback. I played the opening party for the Phoenix Film Festival last night: “Phil, I got a lot of great comments on your box instrument, other musicians in the audience said they have never seen an instrument like that and that you produced some great sounds with the instruments you used, even the sound man was impressed. Several people in the audience told me they liked the percussion fit in the music and that you added a lot to the songs, adding sounds they haven't heard before”. Regards, Phil Lucier StringChemistry Snared SlapBoxx Hi There, I just wanted to let you know that I recieved the drum and I just love it. Where i never had any coordination with my feet to my hands on a regular drumset, I seem to be able to play this alot better,,and not to mention I sound alot better!! I hope your weather is great there!! We are having a heatwave here. Its in the 60's. (: It was very nice talking to you!! Thanks so much for my new found proffessional toy!!! Sandra S. - New York Snared SlapBoxx Hi Chris, Yahoo, the SlapBoxx has arrived and in perfect condition, even though Australian quarantine have been right throught it. I went home for lunch today and there is was, so I had a bit of a tap and really like it. So good to have something a bit different, and I'm amazed that it took so little time to get here, 10 days from the date of order. I teach Middle Eastern Bellydance rhythms on drum and also blend Didgeridoo. When I get some video with the SlapBoxx, didg and a dancer, I'll send you a copy. Thanks again for your prompt service, and I'll be showing off the SlapBoxx at the next drum camp, first weekend in December. Cheers, Mal YouTube: Mal on SlapBoxx Snare SlapCajon (Custom) Chris, I got the cajon, and it’s awesome! I’ve been messing around with it all weekend, and I keep finding different sounds and techniques. The snare is excellent, and the bass absolutely booms! Those opposing heads really reverberate. You’re a genius. Oh, yeah, and it looks fantastic, too. Thanks a bunch, Tom Thomas Allen President Blue Ridge Simulation, Inc. LapDrum Dear Chris, I have been having a whale of a time jamming away on it in my quiet place on the top of a Welsh mountain, working out ideas for Sea Song. (Hence my stage name, Mount Bermo Timbo). Bermo is the old Welsh name for Barmouth, and I'm an old Welsh drummer. I've been experimenting playing the Slap Drum every which way, bending the pitch with fingers and elbows, changing pitch with the sound hole Damping it by playing it flat on my knees (which sounds like a good recording option, maybe with a touch of compression and reverb), then playing it propped against my chest to get the full boom of the box. It's a different shape from all my other drums, and this is a lot of fun to experiment with. After forty years of playing, it's exhilarating to find something quite new. I ended up the day before yesterday trying for an hour or so combinations of slaps, finger rolls and knuckle raps. The tonal variety is superb. When you use alternating knuckles strikes and slaps it sounds positively conga like, really solid mid bass and powerful too for such a small box. This is a skilfully designed, serious piece of percussion, and I am a big enthusiast. It's a perfect foil for my favourite drum, the Arabian tabla. Feel free to use any of my comments from the e-mails. Abbreviate my longwinded rants to taste. Last winter I was working to set up a web site of artwork and music, but have broken off work on this for the summer, to do the album. I'll try to get a CD to you, when I'm further down the road. Congratulations for producing such an imaginative and finely crafted musical instrument. Best wishes. Loaves and fishes, Cariad, Timbo Snare SlapCajon Hey Chris, I have played a couple of small opening type acoustic gigs with your drum. By the way. I have stolen the thunder of a few conga players with the drum. It is unusual to people here and many people approch me with questions and compliments after a set (more for the drum than my playing im sure)... Nice job and thanks again, Darin - Bison Drum Co. - You Rock Darin, Thanks, Chris LapDrum Hi Chris, I received the item today and am very pleased with it - thank you... I love the quality and hope I can afford to import a full bass or flamenco cajon in the future. Have a good weekend and thanks again. Ray - MySpace Site LapDrum Chris, I received my slapdrum cajon today...nice looks, great sound...I hope sometime I can get as good a deal on the SlapBoxx...but I think this one might do just as well with my music...thanks again. Jeff LapDrum Hi Chris, Received my slapdrum last week, went into the studio within an hour of playing on it and laid down a very cool track. You have a wonderful product here and I am spreading the word to my Canadian Friends. Good work, well done, keep it up. la,la, la. Love it. Cheers, Deborah McCullough SlapBoxx Chris ! Thanks for your special attention to my order! A Great drum -John SlapDrum One Happy Camper!!! Jolanz SlapDrum I love these drums! Thanks again! A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Eric - Ca. Snared SlapBoxx Hi Chris- My girlfriend, Chelsea Polak, bought me a SlapDrum (SlapBoxx) for Channukah. I just wanted to say that I LOVE THIS THING! It's fantastic. Amazing sound in small portable package. I play for every major dance studio and most modern dance companies in town, as well as for several broadway shows and with many singer/songwriters and bands. I can see so many possibilities for this unique instrument in a multitude of settings and I cannot wait to start using it! And it's so small I can play it at home in my apartment when I'm just sitting on the couch watching the tube. ...I play in The Color Purple on broadway and for the internationally acclaimed touring chamber group Absolute Ensemble. it's with Absolute Ensemble that I can see myself getting to use it in the near future, as well as for the dance work I do... Amazing craftsmanship and great engineering. It sounds so good. Thanks for creating a great product and for selling an excellent instrument to my girlfriend. Best! Peace, Damien Bassman >Thanks Damien, See Damien perform on broadway in "The Color Purple". SlapBoxx Hi Chris! We got it and he loves it! Gonna play it tonight with a group of friends. Kelli Nixon - SC SlapBoxx I wound up doing the gig with the hole facing the audience... it sounded amazing... It's really an amazing instrument. Everyone in the room was freaking out asking what this "box" was! Loving it. Thanks, Denise Martin http://www.myspace.com/denisemartin http://www.ericmartin.com SlapDrum Hi Chris, some of the tunes on the new CD are up at Leela's myspace page One Drum and Dene Love Song feature the SlapDrum. Thanks a lot again for making such a great instrument! Deb - Toranto SlapBoxx (From the Art Gallery) G'Day Chris. I wanted you to know how pleased I am with my snared SlapBoxx. The construction is solid, the finish is very pleasing to the eye and The Zebra wood trim is very exotic. Also I wanted to comment about your cases... The quality of the case was unexpected... YKK Zippers, Super tuff cordura not a stitch out of place! It really does show that you take much pride in your work. I'm new to hand percussion but I'm taking to it quickly. My stringed instrument partners were very impressed at it's range of sounds and it's ability to fill in for a full kit on our jams. Fantastic low end when ya hit it in the sweet spot! Thanks again Paul E - Riverside County, Ca. SlapBoxx Dear Chris, Well, I took the SlapBoxx to a cajón workshop at REMO and several people ooooh'ed and aaaaahhh'ed. I let them try it and several took your info. I really like it!... Many thanks for a quality product! Kathy Arellano - Sunland, Ca. Snared SlapBoxx Chris, got it just in time. Played it for about 15 minutes and then was off to play the gig with it in my percussion arsenal. Took a solo on it with the snares engaged and it brought the house down. Got it on video as well... See video 3.5MB) of Rico with Snared SlapBoxx! Rick Geragi - Boca Raton, FL Visit Rico at SlapDrum Chris, I received the drum. It's a great addition to our set and adds a nice visual appeal. Bruce - Tulsa, OK - NovaChild Visit Bruce at Snared SlapBoxx Hi, Chris, The snared SlapBoxx arrived today. Beautiful instrument; very nicely finished, and a great sound. I'm looking forward to learning how to get the best out of it, with snares at different locations or out completely. I was wondering how you would work the snare adjustment, and I think your solution is a good one that's easy to adjust (even between songs) and yet out of the way. I need to try using brushes in addition to my bare hands. Fun stuff! Thanks. Jim Quinn - Illinois Snare SlapCajon Chris, Just a note to let you know I received my cajon and have been able to use it for the past couple of weeks. HOLY MOLY. This is the fourth cajon I have owned and never have I played a better instrument. I'm still finding new sounds; it's easy on the palms and fingers and I've got an 'all in one' with the great huge bass sound (lower mid right), and great snare actions (1" from the top). Plus all the different tonalities I can get from just hand placement on different parts of the drum. Thanks for a great instrument. Kirk Carson - Parkville, MO SlapCajon I took it to church this morning and played it for our ‘come back’ song (after the coffee break) and as I was leaving, half a dozen people come to me…” I really like your ‘box’…” I’m putting together a monthly “drum circle” (the two home groups I lead already do drumming as part of our worship) and several of the people interested are looking at your web site now. Danny - Texas ...You da man. Thanks, Chris SlapDrum and a SlapBoxx The drums are really cool thanks. -Mike Visit Mike at SlapDrum Hey, I've been touring in Europe and using the drum in many bands. Everyone loves the drum. I'd like to endorse the SlapDrum. What do you think?... Let me know. You can check out my website if you like to know some info about me. Thanks, Clarence. YES!... Please visit Clarence at LapDrum Hi Chris, I also ordered a lap drum w/ snare from West Coast Drums and got it today. I played it with my ensemble and it rocked!!! It's a lot of fun to play. Thanks for building and sharing them! Take care, Matthew - Las Vegas LapDrum Hey Chris, I'm a professional, regularly gigging Latin percussionist, playing currently with our award-winning septet Tumbao Bravo, and I just had to write to rave about your products! The SlapDrum cajon just arrived and the sound quality is among the best I have ever played! The bass sounds like an IYA, and the slap like a quinto, with 3 distinct other tones that I could easily produce in the 2 hours I've had the drum in my possession. Please use me as a reference, the excellent service and communication just add to the experience. Thanks again! Alberto Nacif Please visit Alberto at LapDrum I received my new Lapdrum Monday evening as ordered and I am very pleased with the size and the sound of the instrument. Thank you, David SlapCajon (Art Gallery - Big Bad Cajon) Chris, I've been enjoying the hell out of that new snared-up SlapDrum. I eventually found that it's got a huge amount of bass, but it's so directional, I didn't realize it. When I mic it, it has more deep end than my Tumba. And the snare is excellent. I'm currently playing around with it in combination with my 3-conga set. I put it on an extended snare stand, and it gives me a whole new dimension. I'll be using it in gigs soon, and people will be wondering where the trap set is hiding. Thanks again!...Tom SlapCajon Hi Chris. Santa Claus came early and delivered the cajon today... The drum sounds really good and my son plays the Paul Simon intro of the Brasil CD real cool. Thanks and best Wishes (also from the guard-cat) Dirk van der Starre - Holland SlapBoxx Awesome... Amazing... Thanks. C Chris Allen - N.Y., N.Y. SlapCajon HOLY @&%$ this thing sounds awesome (slap cajon). Monster Bass! THANKS Chris!!! Gary Moser - Cali LapDrum This slapdrum is super HOTT!!! You are playing with fire if you buy man! Dan frost - Corona Ca. LapDrum hey Chris, this is Jorge from Canada. I got my 2 lapdrums a while back. Really love them.... Jorge - Canada LapDrum Hi Chris, My drum arrived about half an hour ago and I haven't stopped playing since. I opened the package -- such beautiful sound for a great price!! I love the melodic quality and have been playing a number of basic 5-6 note riffs, just to see what I can get out of this thing -- *love* the responsiveness of the heads. This instrument allows me to do things I've never quite been able to pull off on traditional frame drums or arabuka. (My training is primarily in Middle Eastern styles, but I do play a lot of other instruments and rhythms.) I've mainly been playing it upright on my knees (so I can reach both sides of the drum easily), using my dominant hand on what is (I guess?) supposed to be the resonating head -- wow!! (Ditto for cajon-like holds...) I can't help wondering what this would sound like with some internal jingles -- either pellet bells (like some frame drums) or resonant wood of different sizes and shapes.... Thanks SO much for your craftsmanship and dedication to detail -- it shows... All the best, Ellen Collison (BTW, i am going to be spreading the word about your work and site...!) Ellen Collison - Reedsville, PA SlapBoxx Chris, By now, you have some idea what a fan and proponent of cajon drums I am. So bear that in mind when I tell you how thoroughly impressed I am with this SlapBoxx of yours! What an AWESOME cajon to play! The laptop cajon never impressed me as much as I had hoped. It's too awkward to hold AND get an optimal sound. This SlapBoxx solves both problems. It's very comfortable to sit with AND sounds incredible. Sincerely, Rick Cormier Rick Cormier- Maine SlapCajon Hi Chris! Wanted you to know I performed on WNBC here in South Bend Indiana on Friday the 27th, and I used the Slap drum Cajon, it was a huge success! In fact the morning show host asked me directly about it on camera, and I was sure to give slapdrum.com a plug! As soon as I get my hands on a tape, I will make a copy and send it out to you, feel free to use it anyway you see fit! Thanks again for a great product! Jimmy Jimmy Colford - St. Joseph, MI ---- Thanks Man!!, Chris LapDrum Chris, thanks for the awesome drum. I wish I had more room on ebay to say good things about it. It's killer!!! You are a great ebayer! Take care, John. Dear slapdrum, Chris, you need to get this Slap/Lap drum into music stores. Every drummer should have one. I can not believe all the different sounds I'm getting out of this. I strap it down with a flat nylon strap around the bottom of my legs, then tie it on the side, then I push my legs apart so the strap gets really tight over the drum, giving the drum another facet & changing the tonal quality slightly but very cool. You can also add a sound by snapping the strap with your finger in between laying down a beat. John Nokovic - Necedah, WI ---That's Awesome, You Rock John! LapDrum (Strung LapDrum)and a SlapCajon DUDE!!!! These Rock. Thanks. Eric - Cali LapDrum Chris received my drum yesterday, and wanted to thank you for such great service and a BEAUTIFUL sounding, and looking drum! I used it at a rehearsal last night, and everyone was blown away! I will definitely be investigating other drums you offer! Thanks again! Jimmy Jimmy Colford - Saint Joseph MI LapDrum Hi Chris, Thanks, I did receive the Lapdrum. Thanks to your good packing and a little luck, it survived the post office. There was what seemed to be a footprint where someone at the post office had stepped on one edge of the box and a couple of other dents on the box but the lapdrum itself was undamaged. What a beautiful looking drum with a great range of full rich tones. I'll be using it for lots of Cuban and Brasilian jams. Thanks again. Rene Rene Macay - Cali LapDrum (Strung LapDrum) WU-HOO!!!! Awesome!!!! I love it. Just came in and everyone at work here is trying it out! Nice tones. We have a gentleman from Peru here too and he's even downloading songs for us to listen to! Thanks much. I may be interested in a full sized Cajon sometime in the future and would like to visit your site again so beware!!!!!! THANX AGAIN!! STAY WELL Best regards, Ted (Ragsdale Moonie) Rydzewski LapDrum (Strung LapDrum) I'm very impressed with the drum and have settled in to a comfortable playing technique (seated, lap drum between lower legs resting above ankles and held between knees. It is very well made to take plenty of bashing and the finish is certainly beautiful to the eye. I may treat it with linseed oil or some similar finish, to preserve the wood. I like the dual head idea, which gives a different feel and range of timbres, both heads have rich but distinct textures. Maybe the most pleasant surprise is the wood vocal undertone. It's almost like an harmonic under-breath as you play (easiest to hear when playing a symmetrical rhythm at a steady, medium tempo). It adds another dimension to the playing and would be great if miked up correctly, or played in the right acoustic environment. Something I've never heard on a traditional cajon. Regards, Stas - Ireland SlapDrum and a SlapCajon Chris, We love the drums. They were used this weekend, and they were really cool. Thanks again, Mark LapDrum Just wanted to drop a note and let you know I am very happy with my recent lapdrum purchase. Thanks, Phil Lucier LapDrum I just got the drum in and it's awesome. Thanks!! Chad Chatham - Lawrenceville, GA SlapDrum These are impressive... Artistic.. and Cool. Bart Robley Hey, check out Bart at BartRobley.com SlapDrum Hey Chris, i got my slapdrum today. I'll tell you- i had to wait two days to pick it up... so the anticipation was killing me. So i got it today, and i have to say it is way more than i expected. You truly are making one-of-a-kind drums here and they are fantastic! Keep up the great work! Willy Demis - Indiana LapDrum Hey Chris, I just wanted to let you know I received my Lapdrum in fine condition last Friday. It looks and sounds great. I am getting some really cool sounds out of it by covering and uncovering the port. Thank you.. Mel Osborne - Sparta, NJ SlapCajon Hey Chris, just wanted to let you know that your Slapdrum made it's first appearance in our church on Sunday and the reaction to it was awesome! Everyone was simply amazed at the variety of tone and killer bass. Can't wait to use it more in our ministry. Thanks again and God bless! Alan Yokoyama - Pearl City, HI SlapCajon Chris, ... Man, I'm pulling about 4 congas worth of sounds out of this thing, and the top (seat) part get's a real good slap/bongo type sound. Ohhh, and that bass.... Oh My God. Yes, you are absolutely free to use anything I say to promote your instruments--very best of luck on your business. I'll spread the word--more likely, the instrument will do it for me. Take care. -Gary Gary Moser - Alameda, CA SlapCajon Chris, I just received the cajon today- it is amazing! It is an excellent value… more than I expected for the price. It is hard to believe the low end that it produces. I really appreciate you keeping the cost down without sacrificing any quality. I look forward to using it, and with its great construction, I’m sure that I’ll be able to use it for a long, long time! Sincerely, Brad Bailey Chris, … Sure, you can publish my “testimonial”… you never know what you’re getting into by purchasing handmade goods by some stranger over the internet, (believe me, I’ve been burned…) and it is refreshing to get more than you expected… both product and customer service-wise. Keep it up! Thanks, Brad Brad Bailey - Huntersville, NC SlapCajon Hello, … My son and I want to personally thank you for the very fine x-tra basseeee Cajon. Wonderful product, I hope people purchase many. Thanks Again, Lee Marier - Woodland, Ca SlapCajon ... I can't begin to tell you how thrilled and satisfied I am with my Cajon. It sounded and felt great!! I got compliments from everyone I talked to after the show on how it sounded, and how it dramatically changed the mood of our music. All of my band mates feel the same way - everyone took turns playing it. - SlapDrum fan #1 Bob Matthews of Parker – The O.C. California LapDrum I just received my new lap drum and it is simply fabulous! It's amazing how many tones are available from one unassuming little box. I took it to a jam session and was the "life of the party." Keep up the good work!!! Shawn Rivera of Az Yet – Pennsylvania LapDrum and a LapDrum What you’re doing is a bit different from the traditional flamenco Cajon but actually better made and more reasonably priced. Vic Varney – Georgia Snare SlapCajon I love my Flamenco Cajon. It is pretty and well made.... you have a good future ahead of you because you strive toward making a good product. Sue Meyer – Oklahoma SlapDrum “Got the drum yesterday! It's beautiful and sounds incredible! A guitar pal of mine came over last night for New Years and we jammed a little, we were both blown away by it's great sound…” Keith Greener - New Jersey SlapDrum “I received my SlapDrum last night – its fantastic! You’re a genius man…” David Julian – Washington SlapDrum “Wow, that shipping was fast...Better than anything I could have imagined. Congratulations on your product and thank you. I was able to get the hang of it pretty quickly.” Guayo Serrano – Michigan SlapDrum “Chris, I just opened the box this morning and LOVE the drum… a "right on" open tone and, even more amazing, I get a good bass tone from it... Thanks.” Alex Alcantar – California SlapCajon (Art Gallery) “Received yesterday in great shape, very pleased with the final product and workmanship. Will try to send some sound bites when able. Thanks” Dale Morgan - Idaho SlapDrum “…what a great tone Jacob will be pleased” Dale Morgan - Idaho Snared SlapBoxx - SlapBoxx - Snared SlapCajon - SlapCajon - LapDrums - SlapDrums - GigBags - News - Sounds - Art - Reviews - Contact Us - Top |